{"id":16464,"date":"2023-05-22T17:21:08","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T12:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=16464"},"modified":"2023-05-22T17:21:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T12:21:08","slug":"cda-to-impose-heavy-fines-for-littering-in-islamabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/cda-to-impose-heavy-fines-for-littering-in-islamabad\/","title":{"rendered":"CDA to Impose Heavy Fines for Littering in Islamabad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking move, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled its decision to impose hefty fines on individuals found guilty of littering anywhere in Islamabad.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative marks the first time such stringent measures will be enforced within the city limits.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure successful implementation, the CDA plans to develop a specialized task force to execute this program efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>The CDA&#8217;s Chairman, Noor ul Amin Mengal, took to the official Twitter handle to announce the development, signaling a new era in the city&#8217;s ongoing battle against littering.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">For the first time, we have got this approved. Heavy fines will imposed on littering anywhere in Islamabad, we&#39;ll make special teams for that, we&#39;ll also do surveillance from Safe city &amp; CCTV cameras. Implementing this soon. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PluLt0CF96\">https:\/\/t.co\/PluLt0CF96<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Noor Ul Amin Mengal (@Noormengal_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Noormengal_\/status\/1660529825084219393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 22, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The authority\u2019s decision is influenced by a suggestion made on Twitter.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/civic-agency-warns-against-illegal-tree-cutting-in-islamabad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u079d2ce3b0ab260b7de927b72aa27ff9\"><style> .u079d2ce3b0ab260b7de927b72aa27ff9 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u079d2ce3b0ab260b7de927b72aa27ff9:active, .u079d2ce3b0ab260b7de927b72aa27ff9:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u079d2ce3b0ab260b7de927b72aa27ff9 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u079d2ce3b0ab260b7de927b72aa27ff9 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u079d2ce3b0ab260b7de927b72aa27ff9 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u079d2ce3b0ab260b7de927b72aa27ff9:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Civic Agency Warns Against Illegal Tree Cutting in Islamabad<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Inspired by the practices implemented in countries like Dubai and Singapore, a concerned individual proposed the idea to the CDA, citing personal experience of being fined $150 in another nation for similar misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>This encounter abroad has instilled a newfound fear in the individual, leading them to discourage littering in Pakistan as well.<\/p>\n<p>The decision has been met with widespread support from residents and environmental activists alike, who have long advocated for stronger measures to maintain the cleanliness and aesthetics of the capital city.<\/p>\n<p>To effectively enforce the new regulations, the CDA intends to leverage the power of modern technology by incorporating surveillance systems, including the widely acclaimed Safe City and CCTV cameras, across the city.<\/p>\n<p>This integrated approach will enable the authority to monitor public spaces closely and identify individuals violating anti-littering regulations.<\/p>\n<p>With the introduction of these strict fines, the CDA aims to discourage littering behaviors among residents and visitors while promoting a cleaner and greener environment throughout Islamabad.<\/p>\n<p>Offenders will face substantial penalties, serving as a deterrent to those who flout the established guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>The decision reflects the CDA&#8217;s commitment to upholding environmental standards and maintaining Islamabad&#8217;s reputation as a pristine city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking move, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled its decision to impose hefty fines on individuals found guilty of littering anywhere in Islamabad. This initiative marks the first time such stringent measures will be enforced within the city limits. To ensure successful implementation, the CDA plans to develop a specialized task force to execute this program efficiently. The CDA&#8217;s Chairman, Noor ul Amin Mengal, took to\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16466,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"img_urls":{"thumbnail":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CDA-to-Impose-Heavy-Fines-for-Littering-Across-Islamabad.jpg",1000,560,false],"medium":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CDA-to-Impose-Heavy-Fines-for-Littering-Across-Islamabad.jpg",1000,560,false],"full":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CDA-to-Impose-Heavy-Fines-for-Littering-Across-Islamabad.jpg",1000,560,false]},"author_name":"Nazzir Zaidi","categories_name":["News"],"title_text":"CDA to Impose Heavy Fines for Littering in Islamabad","related_stories":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?filter&per_page=4&categories=5&exclude=16464","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16464"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16464\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16466"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}